disemploy

/dɪsˈɛmploʊi, dɪsˈɛmploɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove someone from their job or employment

“The company will disemploy several employees due to restructuring.”

2. noun

the act of removing someone from their job or employment

“The disemployment of workers led to widespread protests.”

3. verb (archaic or rare)

to deprive of means of livelihood or employment

“She was disemployed by the cruel fate of war.”

Synonyms

  • dismiss
  • layoff
  • unemployment

Antonyms

  • hire
  • reemploy
  • rehire